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Tips on raising successful children - Uju Odobulu

Our 21st century mothers give advice on raising successful children.

MRS. UJU ANYADIKE-ODOBULU

What do you think parents should do better to make our children more successful? Do you think we push our children too hard and choose their course in life for them rather than let them decide what they actually want to be?What will you be when you grow up? This question transcends every generation, I answered that many, many years back, and now find myself asking my almost college bound daughter the same question. The choices in my days were much simpler, but with the technology explosion today’s options are limitless and the decision process for the young adult a lot more challenging. The ultimate goal for every parent is to see their child(ren) do better in every way than they did— We want them to be more successful, responsible and happier and their career path is a big part of that success story.

My kids have changed their career choices more times than I can remember. They have gone from being cartoon characters, fireman, chef, doctor, lawyer to many other professions that they’ve encountered. For my daughter, CJ with only months away from college, the question of career choices is both eminent and profound, and I have offered her these 3 criteria to guide her—strength, interest and employment opportunity. I will neither dictate nor push her towards an unwilling path (my path), instead I am encouraging her to be the best that she can be in a career that will focus on her abilities, passion and financial independence. I couldn’t ask for more.

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